2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YF61 WJK

Based on the five MOT entries supplied, the vehicle holds a current pass status as of the 9 October 2025 test, having cleared the examination with no advisories or defects recorded. Across the four-year window covered, the car alternated between pass and fail on the same calendar day in both 2023 and 2025, which is a common pattern indicating a minor defect was identified, rectified off-site, and the vehicle returned for a re-test the same day. The most recent outcome is clean, so on the most basic statutory level the vehicle is roadworthy as of the recorded test date. Given that nearly twelve months have elapsed since that pass, a fresh MOT test is now due and should be factored into any purchase decision. With no advisories logged across any of the four passes, there is no documented evidence in this record of emerging wear on suspension, braking, or exhaust components. The mileage progression across the supplied tests is unusually sparse, with only a single recorded odometer reading of 61,167 miles noted against the current entry. For a 2012 FIAT 500 covering 14 years, this equates to roughly 4,370 miles per year on average, which is substantially below typical annual usage for a vehicle of this type. Such low mileage often reflects long stationary periods, limited-use driving, or gaps in MOT coverage earlier in the vehicle's life. Lower annual mileage generally means less wear on consumables like brake pads, discs, and clutch components, but prolonged standing can bring its own problems including corroded brake calipers, dried suspension bushes, perished rubber hosing, and degraded tyre sidewalls from age rather than tread wear. Without intermediate mileage readings to confirm steady progression, the overall pattern cannot be fully verified. For an in-person inspection, a buyer should pay particular attention to age-related deterioration on a low-use vehicle. Check for corrosion on the underbody, suspension arms, and mounting points, particularly given the car's age. Examine the brake calipers for seizing and the discs for surface corrosion, as these bind when left idle. Inspect tyres for cracking or hardening of the rubber compound regardless of remaining tread depth, and test the clutch for stiff operation. A compression test and a check for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox seals would be sensible given the low annual mileage, as seals tend to dry out and weep when a vehicle is used infrequently. Finally, a thorough test drive should assess steering precision, suspension compliance over uneven surfaces, and the behaviour of the gearbox when cold, since MOT records alone cannot confirm how the vehicle drives.